April 16, 2017
WELCOME
“Forever”
CALL TO WORSHIP
“Behold Our God”
CONFESSION
“Come Ye Sinners”
ASSURANCE & PEACE
“Man of Sorrows”
THANKSGIVING & PETITION
Prayer
Giving
“Glorious Day”
SCRIPTURE READING
Colossians 1:15-23; 2:11-15
SERMON
The Supremacy of Christ in the Death and Resurrection of Christ
Colossians 1:21-23, 2:11-15
Michael Felkins
SENDING
“Arise My Soul Arise”
BAPTISM
Abi Philgreen
BENEDICTION
ANNOUNCEMENTS
THANK YOU: Thank you for your prayers, cards, words of comfort and support as we are walking through this time of loss of my mom, Darlene Geiken. Thank you also for the gift to Mom’s memorial fund; all memorials went to Ramsey Reformed Church. Dixie Carpenter
MEMBERSHIP CLASS: Interested in becoming a Member of GABC? A Foundations of Membership Class will be scheduled soon. Let us know of your interest via our on-line form (outrageous-unicorn.flywheelsites.com/membership) or by contacting our church office (info@gabcames.org).
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Birthright of Ames is currently looking for new volunteers who will work with current ones for a few weeks until they feel competent to work alone. Duties include working in the clothing room, sorting and organizing, helping with mailings, or working with clients doing pregnancy tests and working with those facing a planned or unplanned pregnancy. Anyone interested in volunteering is welcome to stop by and visit with us anytime we are open (MWF from 12:00-5:00 PM) at 108 Hayward Avenue, Suite 202. For additional information please check our website birthrightames.org
THE ANNIE ARMSTRONG EASTER OFFERING (AAEO): 100% of gifts to the AAEO support North American Mission Board missionaries working in the US, Canada, and their territories through the Southern Baptist Convention. Prayer guides are available in the Welcome Center. To give to the AAEO, write your check to Grand Avenue Baptist Church with “Annie Armstrong” in the memo line. To learn more about the offering and how to pray for NAMB missionaries, please visit anniearmstrong.com.
SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE – April 16-22, 2017
Greeters: Andrew & Emily Vardeman,
Steve & JoEllen Vardeman
Welcome Ctr: Terry & Debbie Martens
Nursery: Brad & Emily Jensen, Jane Kipp, Sam Felkins,
Debbie Martens, Ling Cai
Tuesday: Women’s Ephesians Bible Study…………. 8:45-10:15 am
Wednesday: grow 2:52………………………………………. 6:30-8:00 pm
Youth Group……………………………………. 6:30-8:00 pm
Women’s Ephesians Bible Study…………… 6:30-8:00 pm
Thursday: House of Hope Food Pantry Open……….. 5:30-7:00 pm
NEXT SUNDAY – April 23, 2017
Greeters: Esther Walker, Tim & Sam Young
Nursery: Becca Jensen, Evan Martens, David May, Emily Vardeman, Tomas Hernandez-Mowen
FOUNDATIONS Bible Study for All Ages • 9 am
April 16 — No Foundations
April 23 — Matthew 24-52 — Focus: 24:36-51
April 30 — Matthew 26:1-35 — Focus: 26:17-30
May 7 — Matthew 26:36-46 — Focus: 26:36-46
May 14 — Matthew 26:47-27:32 — Focus: 26:63-75
May 21 — Matthew 27:33-66 — Focus: 27:41-52
May 28 — No Foundations